A Defining Moment for Purpose-Driven Leadership

Town of Dumfries, VA — April 6, 2026

I went to Ghana thinking I was going to give.

But somewhere between the conversations, the culture, and the connections…

I realized something:

What we’re building in the Town of Dumfries is bigger than we think.

And now, the world is starting to see it.

🌍 Recognition That Signals Something Bigger

During a recent visit to Accra, Ghana, Mayor Derrick R. Wood and the Derrick Wood Foundation were recognized with multiple international honors, including:

• Citation of Honor and Appreciation (Lovor Quest Club)
• Obrempong Award for Leadership and Community Impact
• Kwame Nkrumah Award for Pan-African Leadership
• Recognition from Inspired Women Conference 2026

But this moment wasn’t about awards.

It was about confirmation.

“When work rooted in purpose gets recognized across the world, it’s not a celebration, it’s a signal.”